Bobby Darin

Walden Robert Kassotto, better known to the world as Bobby Darin, born May 14, 1936 in the Bronx, New York. His father had disappeared in just a few months before the appearance of his son. Later, Bobby learns that his mother is his grandmother and sister – his real mother. The boy was weak since childhood, suffered bouts of acute rheumatic fever and had a heart defect. Doctors naprorochili his short life. Bronx High School Science, Darin graduated from the prestigious school Bronx High School Science, later became stependiatom Hunter College in Manhattan, but dreaming of becoming a singer, he soon gave up teaching and devoted himself entirely to performances in nightclubs and touring around the city with musical numbers. The guy decided to change its name to a more “American”and, as legend has it, chose a pseudonym at random phone book. Decca Records». In 1956, Bobby signed his first contract – his partner was the record company «Decca Records». After some time, the manager Darin he organized joint creative activities with Connie Francis, for which subsequently Bobby wrote a few songs and that was love. However, their union opposed the father of Connie and soon their relationship with Darrin stopped. Later, she said that made the biggest mistake of my life, without entering into a marriage with Bobby. 1958 Splish Splash», was successful – Darin wrote song «Splish Splash», which instantly became a hit among teenagers and for a long time kept in the top three leaders of various charts. Make the Knife» A song «Make the Knife» Bobby helped break the top of the music charts and won two awards”Grammy”for best debut and a bright male vocals. In 1960, the singer went to conquer Hollywood and within a few years, starred in”Devil in a pink tights”, “Come September”(in memkah which he met with the actress Sandra Dee, which in 1961 became his wife),”Hell to heroes “and many others. A role in the film “Captain Newman, MD”Darin brought the”Oscar” for Best Supporting Actor. Beyond the Sea». And in Cannes were appreciated music hits, Bobby, in particular the song «Beyond the Sea». In 1961, Sandra and Bobby had a son Dodd Mitchell. In 1967 he married the singer and actress collapsed. The following year, Darin is actively involved in the election campaign of his friend Robert Kennedy. His death was for Bobby heavy blow, he disappeared from human eyes for about a year and lived in a trailer in southern California. Direction Records» Returning to Los Angeles in 1969, Darin enters into a contract with the company «Direction Records» and his work focuses on folk music. In the early 1970s -x Darin continued to work, writing songs and released several albums. But in 1971, the singer was subjected to the first danger of heart attacks and most of this year was in the hospital. The Bobby Darin Amusement Company». In 1972, Bobby opens his own TV show «The Bobby Darin Amusement Company». In Las Vegas, the star moves the operation to implant an artificial heart valve. In 1973, Darin marries his secretary Andrea Joy Yeager. His condition became critical, but the singer continues to act, often while under oxygen immediately after the concert. Unsuccessful attempts at treatment have led to blood poisoning. One of the heart valves Darin began thickening. 11 December 11, 1973 the legend of world music was not Bobby Darin died right on the operating table. Shortly before that, musician divorced his second wife. His relatives say that since Bobby Joy wanted her from the pain that would be associated with his death.